First State saw record temperatures

There's a good reason for this, as Delaware will experience some very unusual weather.

The National Weather Service is forecasting near-record high temperatures in Wilmington and above-average temperatures across the First State.

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How close will Delaware get to a record high?

Wilmington is expected to reach 80 degrees on Tuesday, with the record set in 1975 and 1979 standing at 81 degrees. A temperature of 81 degrees is forecast for Georgetown on Tuesday. The record from 1979 and 2020 is 83 degrees. So it's possible that several records will be broken on Tuesday.

Delaware nearly set a record on Monday. The high temperature in Wilmington was 82 degrees, and the record is 85 degrees, set in 1947. In Georgetown, the high temperature was 80 degrees. The record, set in 1947, 1984 and 2020, is 83 degrees.

What is the average high for this time of year?

The average high temperature on October 22 in Wilmington is 65 degrees. The average temperature in Georgetown is 68 degrees.

How long will this warm weather last in Delaware?

Temperatures will begin to slowly fall on Wednesday as highs are expected to reach the low 70s. By Sunday, highs in the First State will fall into the upper 50s to lower 60s.